Stellantis group, formed by the merger of PSA and FCA, includes many brands. After the merger, the company increased its interest in electric cars and has carried out many different studies in this field.
Recently, the company announced that it has signed an agreement with battery technology company Factorial. Now, a new move has come from the company. Stellantis will bid farewell to internal combustion engines in minivan models in 2022.
Stellantis will bid farewell to internal combustion minivan models by 2022!
According to Automotive News Europe, Stellantis, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, will bid farewell to minivan models with internal combustion engines in the European market by 2022. However, only electric minivan models will be available in the European market. In other markets, internal combustion engines will continue to be sold.
There are minivans such as Citroen Berlingo / Jumpy / SpaceTourer, Peugeot Rifter / Expert / Traveler, Opel Combo / Vivaro / Zafira among the models that will bid farewell to internal combustion engines. The fact that fully electric versions of these models are already on sale shows us that it will not be difficult to implement this decision.
This will not be the case for the Stellantis group’s vans in the light commercial market. Options with internal combustion engines will be offered to customers in panel vans. Separate statements were made on this subject from Citroen, Peugeot and Opel. In these statements, he announced that they are planning to meet customers with only electric series in the European market.
In a statement made by Citroen, he said that minivan models have high fuel consumption due to their design and weight, and this situation is not liked by customers. It is said that with the new electric models, consumption will decrease further and a more affordable travel experience will be provided for users.
It is wondered how the sales of Stellantis, which plays a major role in the light commercial market in Europe, will be affected by this decision. In the current situation, the sales rate of models with internal combustion engines is much higher than that of electric models. So, what are your thoughts? Do you think it makes sense to offer only electric options? Do not forget to leave your comments and opinions below.
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